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Check on our website for a floorplan of main house and interactive panorama photos - please see links below.

If you are enquiring about a wedding we have a minimum of three nights if you are wanting to marry at the house. This gives you plenty of time to prepare for your occasion. We have an outdoor hire rate for up to 80 guests to include our wonderful stretch tent, tables and seating for your guests, access to a range of table decorations, help from our team to create a wedding that is uniquely yours. Most importantly you can enlist the help of family and friends as the house can sleep up to 18 for a wedding and two small people in cots. All the catering and ceremony decisions are yours to make.

Unmissable things to do in the area -

Hire a boat in Henley and cruise a lovely stretch of the river.

Have dinner at the legendary Crooked Billett restaurant in Stoke Row, or try the steak at The Greyhound pub in Peppard, about 5 minutes by car.

Day trip to Oxford to wander the ancient colleges and hire a punt on the River Isis. Walk in the gorgeous bluebell woods around Highmoor (April & May).

Lunch overlooking the Thames down the hill at The French Horn in Sonning.

Attend famous Henley Regatta and Henley Festival and now the Henley Literary Festival.

Get tickets for the Hennessy Gold Cup race in Newbury in late November.

Walk or cycle the beautiful & dramatic Ridgeway Path near Swyncombe.

Shopping, theatre, golf, horses: In an area known for the best pubs in England two to consider are the Little Angel in Henley town or you can walk to our local pub The Packhorse Pub, across the fields, excellent food and a children's play area.

Shop in quaint boutique shops in lovely Marlow or Henley.

In summer attend evening races at Royal Windsor Racecourse.

Walk in Windsor Great Park and visit the famous school Eton which is next door.

Try the wonderful little theatre at Sonning or the excellent Newbury theatre.

We are two minutes from an excellent golf course and ten minutes from a BHS recommended riding stables, which caters for children and adults. Just ask us how to book.

About Penny Holley

This house has been our family home for fifteen years and is much loved. It is now far too big for just me and my husband Tim and so we live in the cottage next door. We are on hand to help guests with whatever they need and meet them with keys.

We thoroughly enjoy the pleasure guests find in the house and its surroundings and are delighted it has a new lease of life. In the summer of 2016 we will be offering it as an exclusive venue for small celebrations.

Penny Holley purchased this house in 2000

Why Penny Holley chose South Oxfordshire

We have thoroughly renovated it, adding verandas and balconies and cladding the exterior in western red cedar. It is a brick built house and very warm and welcoming.

Guestbook comments from the owner

A great weekend in a lovely house, made even more beautiful by 10 inches of snow!

Such perfection

We were a group of family's and couple all staying together for a chilled weekend together. We have vowed that we should do this once a year. It is perfect!!

It has everything that you can think of that you need or want. Even down to welly boots and coats if the weather is bit unexpected!!

All the furniture, decor and bedding is of such high quality and I can't fault a single thing.

All the info in the handbook is written to as an idiots guide (good for us) the children loved being in the hot tub and cinema room with their blankets and popcorn.

Had a gorgeous meal cooked by Camilla and Naomi, they cooked, waited on and they cleared up!!! Worth every single penny, not to get babysitters and taxis to a posh restaurant. It was the perfect night and so well organised, even when we threw 3 more people into the mix!!

This was our 2nd time here and we brought 5 new people with us who have all said that it won't be the only time they go.

Thankyou much to the owners. So organised and thoughtful..... even down to putting our food in the fridge when our shopping arrived.

Fantazmagorical

Our 2nd visit now to the copse and it's as lovely as always. Lovely to see it and the local area in a different season. Tim, Penny & Kelly are a delight from booking through to check out. Thank you all again for a fantastic stay & a special thanks to Camilla for providing such a great meal for us all on the Saturday evening.

What an amazing house - perfect in every way.

We rented The Copse for our close family to be together for our son's wedding. We certainly made the right choice. The property is stunning, beautifully furnished and ticks all the boxes. Having such a lovely place to stay and relax certainly contributed to a very happy time. Thank you. Bill and Janet Woodhart

Great property and very helpful owners

We rented out the Copse for 2 days to host our friends and family for our 80 person civil ceremony in August and can not say enough wonderful things. The property itself is absolutely stunning and the decking/stretch tent that they have installed is an excellent area to host a reception. Penny and Kelly were so helpful and accommodating in letting us make our day unique and providing us with recommendations of suppliers in the area when we needed them. They also let us visit the property several times throughout the planning process which was incredibly helpful.

Highly recommend if you are looking for an intimate affair where you can host your family and friends in a stunning setting.

Stunning sanctuary - a gem

From start to finish this was an exceptional find. Penny and TIm made our family weekend post wedding "recovery" the most blissful experience. Nothing was too much trouble and we are able to relax and unwind in a house that was exceptionally comfortable while at the same time positively oozing top end quality - a rare mixture. A beautiful family house in a amazing location. Thank you Penny, Tim and Kelly too.

Peace and privacy in a stunning, state of the art, country house, with plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The Copse is now licensed for Civil Wedding Ceremonies in the large sitting room overlooking the pond or in the courtyard, filled with flowers. A huge deck can be covered for an outdoor tented wedding reception. Couples can organise their event exactly the way they like, hiring their own catering. For guests staying in the house, there is a huge kitchen with 2 ovens and 2 dishwashers, luxury 14 seat cinema room with up to the minute Sky, DVD, Apple and wi fi. Natural pond with wildlife and views across the valley in an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty . Arctic hut woodland indoor BBQ for 15,

Hot tub on terrace with music system indoors and out. Room for 16 adults max in nine bedrooms, six bathrooms.

Central for touring the Cotswolds, visiting Oxford and wonderful Henley on Thames, for the Henley Regatta, music on the Thames, Henley literary festival, Eton, Windsor, Blenheim Palace, racing at Newbury and Royal Ascot. Eat at the famous Crooked Billet or Orwell's or ask our fabulous cook to cater for your special occasion. Walk to the local pub for a warm welcome and great food.

Close to theatres and nightlife.

Other Activities: Henley Regatta, Local Music and Book Festivals, London theater and concerts, Oxford college visits.

Golf: Caversham Heath Golf Club, Badgemore Gold Club, Henley Golf Club and the public course at Mapledurham are all nearby

All the bathrooms are spacious and well equipped and include heated towel rails/radiators and new showers/baths. They are warm and draft free and welcoming in summer or winter. The person in the single bedroom must share a bathroom. The people in bedrooms 5 and 6 must share a bath/shower, as one of the rooms has a loo/basin and both have access to a full bathroom of their own. It is not recommended for everyone to use the bathrooms at precisely the same time, or the water may completely run out of the tanks and there will be delay while it refills. The hot tub is being installed in May 2012 and will seat 5 people, it has lights and there is music on the terrace.

The master bedroom is on the ground floor with direct access to the garden. There are three other equally lovely 'master' bedrooms on the first floor all with their own bathrooms and two have oak balconies overlooking the garden. One has a double to om next to it. There is plenty of space for the cot in any of the rooms. On the ground floor there is an additional luxury bathroom with bath and shower, this is shared by the two ground floor double bedrooms. One of these bedrooms has its own loo and basin. There is a further shower room on the ground floor. All the bathrooms have hairdryers, soaps, creams, fluffy towels and are beautifully equipped and modern. The bedrooms have storage and hanging space and quality linens from the white company or designers guild. Across the courtyard are two additional optional rooms, no extra cost. One double bed with twin bedroom adjoining and wet room with shower. Total 16 in beds 2 babies in cots.

Entertainment:

Books

books - fiction/non-fiction

books - kids

CD Player

DVD Player

Game Room ...

Games

games - kids

Music Library

Radio

Satellite / Cable

Stereo

Television

Toys

video player

Video Library ...

Outside:

Balcony

Boat ...

Deck / Patio

Golf ...

Lawn / Garden

Outdoor Grill ...

patio

Veranda / Loggia

Terrace

veranda

wooden decking

12 garden chairs

Suitability:

children welcome

non smoking only

pets considered

suitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa:

Hot Tub

Jacuzzi

Outdoor Hot Tub

Onsite Services:

Concierge

Private Chef

Staff

Attractions:

arboretum

autumn foliage

botanical garden

churches

cinemas

live theatre

museums

playground

pond

restaurants

theme parks

winery tours

Leisure Activities:

bird watching

horse riding

outlet shopping

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

Babysitter

fitness centre

groceries

hospital

laundrette - serviced

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

equestrian events

golf

golf pass optional

hiking

mountain biking

swimming

water skiing

wind-surfing

Notes:

We can: organize transport/car with driver if you are attending local events or want to explore the region and would prefer not to drive yourself. : stock your fridge with goodies at the start of your stay. We can recommend a caterer or provide a daily cleaner. Just ask for advice or help to make your stay more comfortable or special.